A New Internet of Things (IoT) Framework for Public Sectors

Abstract

Due to tremendous technological improvements, over the past several years the world has witnessed, and continues to witness, digitalization, which has received a wealth of attention. Technology and connectivity have made it possible for many technologies and pieces of software to be connected, which has subsequently made it possible to communicate without a human being directly involved. The internet of things (IoT) is a phenomenon that has gained much popularity since its inception in 2009 and which has become a crucial component in real-life applications. In order to understand how the internet of things (IoT) might be used to improve the many aspects of the public sector, as well as its limits, this paper explores the many definitions of IoT in relation to its use in the public sector and focuses on designing a new framework that can be used as a guideline of using IoT in public sectors in diverse international contexts.